Crossword puzzles enhance deductive reasoning skills and increase vocabulary! They also provide entertainment that helps sharpen focus and concentration. In this 64-page Activity Zone(R) book, a paragraph of information comes before almost every puzzle. Fill-in-the-blank and other questions based on these short readings--most of them related to science--provide answers for completing the crosswords. Your child learns about each of the puzzle topics and develops reading comprehension--one of the most important skills to master for school testing situations and lifelong learning. Funny, fabulous, full-color illustrations keep it lively,.